The Worlds Coming To A Fiery End

by Kaitawari Rivas
(Virginia)

Where's Waldo?

Where's Waldo?

Since the beginning people have always believed in some sort of end for humanity. I've always felt that Global Warming is just another one of those "endings".

Mayans made a prophecy for 2012 to be the end of humanity, a prophecy has outlived themselves. i feel on this subject that it is unknown to know...

What is actually Happening

Earth has cycles, hot ones and cold ones, the only proof is that it has gotten increasingly warmer. Is that enough?

Venus is a planet that we could possibly look to for answers. The planet is similar to earth in that GHG's make the planet to temperature hotter than mercury's(a planet closer to the sun). Earths GHG's compromise of less than 2 percent of the atmosphere.should such a small percentage be so important?

Honestly, I could care less about GHG's. Its apart of earths cycle to die and be born again. Maybe its another civilizations turn at the top. Its not going to happen in my life time, nor my childrens', nor my grandchildrens', perhaps not even my great grandchildrens'. if it effects my family later down the line i could care less as i don't know them.

Global Warming is just another reason for humanity to feel that there is an inevitable end. Technology has advanced more in the last hundred years than it has in the last two-thousand years before the 1990's, we can only rely on our future to take care of our earth. Our turn is nearly over.

Barry's Response The Apocalypse is Coming. Run for your life! Just kidding, Kaitawari, but you do bring up the point that endings have been falsely predicted before. It's a good one.

History of Prognostication



As a modern manifestation of humanity's longstanding fascination with apocalyptic scenarios, global warming is intriguing and thought-provoking. Through history, there have been a lot of "end times," from ancient prophecies to modern fears.

Over millions of years, Earth has undergone numerous climatic shifts, both warming and cooling. Volcanic activity, solar radiation variations, and orbital changes have all influenced these natural cycles. Milankovitch cycles, for example, describe how subtle changes in Earth's orbit and tilt affect climatic patterns.

Despite constituting a small fraction of our atmosphere, greenhouse gases (GHGs) affect Earth's temperature a fair bit. Gases trap heat, keeping the planet warm. Global warming has been linked to the rapid increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, especially carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.

When comparing...

Human Influence vs. Natural Variability


...it's important to differentiate between natural climatic variations and those caused by humans. Global warming has accelerated over the past century because of anthropogenic GHG emissions. This rapid change requires ecosystems and human societies to adapt quickly.

Having mentioned Technological Advancements and Future Prospects, you are right to point out the unprecedented technological advancements of the last century. These innovations include developing renewable energy sources and improving climate models. By adopting these technologies, we can mitigate the effects on future generations.

We tend to view global warming through the lens of historical apocalyptic narratives, but we need to base our understanding on facts. Both natural and human-induced factors need to be considered in order to address climate change comprehensively.

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by: Anonymous

No one can predict the end of the earth. Read the bible, it's the only thing close of telling us what will happen. Scientist can tell you how it will happen, so who is to say?

From Barry - Right now, we can't predict when the Earth will end. The Bible describes the heavens disappearing with a roar and elements being destroyed by fire in passages like 2 Peter 3:10. The scriptures provide a theological perspective, but scientists study Earth's physical processes. For valuable insights, stay informed using multiple sources.
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by: Anonymous

Some prominent scientists are predicting catastrophic changes happening within our children's -- if not our own -- lifetimes. Might want to rethink that not your children's children's children's children's children part.

From Barry - That's a good point. Recent scientific reports say climate change could happen within our lifetimes. Global temperatures are expected to rise by 1.5°C between 2021 and 2040, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). There may be more immediate effects of climate change than we thought. Bring marshmallows.
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by: Anonymous

It is interesting what people will come up with. I don't believe the world will end in 2012. We were put on this earth for a reason.

From Barry - There have been a lot of predictions about the end of the world over the centuries. Even though the world didn't end in 2012, environmental challenges remind us of the importance of stewardship.

NASA says humans are primarily responsible for global warming. To ensure a sustainable future, we need to channel our inner superheroes. There's no way to know when the world will end, but current scientific evidence shows we need to protect the environment.

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